Mason Gillis, a former Purdue forward and the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year, has committed to Duke University as a graduate transfer, announcing his decision on Instagram. During his four seasons at Purdue, Gillis, who stands 6-foot-6, distinguished himself with a 46.8% shooting accuracy from the three-point line last season and averaged 6.3 points. He scored 6.5 points per game in his final season. Duke's coach Jon Scheyer expressed optimism about Gillis' experience and shooting skills, which are expected to complement well with the team's strategy around rising star Cooper Flagg.
What is Duke getting in Purdue transfer Mason Gillis? Ultimate glue guy. A career 41% 3PT + 83% FT shooter. Proven winner and fifth-year senior w/ Final Four experience. Played in 132 games at Purdue (starting 63). 2024 Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year 🥇 2024 Purdue Co-Captain 💪… https://t.co/qUiuGivl3T
Mason Gillis has committed to Duke, a 6-6 forward from Purdue. Blue Devils go to 2-for-2 in visiting transfers committing and in adding frontcourt toughness/experience, with Maliq Brown's addition on Saturday.
Updated Duke scholarship chart with the addition of Mason Gillis, who is a grad transfer - 3 spots now open for next season https://t.co/7egw5PCrF6
Purdue transfer Mason Gillis announces he is headed to Duke. The 6-6 grad transfer averaged 6.5 points last season, but shot 47 percent from 3. Jon Scheyer knows he needs veterans who can make shots to put around Cooper Flagg next season.
🚨NEWS🚨 Former Purdue F Mason Gillis has committed to Duke, he announced on Instagram. Gillis was the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year last season. https://t.co/ZKttG3lpbr
Duke lands commitment from Purdue grad transfer Mason Gillis --> https://t.co/ivgqE8K5QS
Former Purdue forward Mason Gillis has committed to Duke, he announced on social media. Gillis, the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year last season, shot 46.8 percent from 3 last season. https://t.co/4AJNqXMNSt
Purdue transfer Mason Gillis has committed to Duke, he announced on IG. 6-foot-6 forward shot nearly 47% from 3 this past season. Averaged 6.3 points over four seasons in West Lafayette. https://t.co/laqRWaF3OA
NEWS: Purdue transfer forward Mason Gillis has committed to Duke, @On3sports has learned. https://t.co/KkecsAatdM https://t.co/QrwJcLRRNs
Duke is also heavily in the mix for transfers Maliq Brown and Mason Gillis https://t.co/yDOaXDmKv2